Manchester Mayor Seeks 'Balance' As School Board Pushes To Break City's Tax Cap

Mayor Jay Ruais is determined to find a middle ground on the proposed $235 million school budget — while board pushes for about $30M more.

Manchester Board of Aldermen Backs Mayor's Homelessness Strategy

The plan shifts the city from emergency responses to long-term, fiscally responsible solutions, focusing on vulnerable residents.

Manchester Basketball Player 'Has A Heart Of Gold': Student-Athlete Of The Week

Patch is highlighting young people who are excelling in sports. Meet Ariya. .

YDC Victims, Lawyers Back Returning Selection Of YDC Administrator To Supreme Court

What is not in the new bill is a return to the process that allowed attorneys up-front payments.

Live Free Or… Diet? SNAP Soda Ban May Come To New Hampshire

New Hampshire lawmakers are debating whether the Granite State bar sugary drinks and snacks from the federal food stamp program.

Radio Free New Hampshire: An Expert Opinion

Davidow: A peasant from the tenth century, living in a world lit by fire, understood more of that world than I do of my own.

YDC Abuse Survivors Ask NH Supreme Court To Overturn Settlement Dismissal Order

The survivors of childhood sexual abuse claim Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s changes to the YDC Settlement Fund amount to a bait and switch.

Easterseals NH & VT Names Hamilton Chief Financial Officer

Easterseals New Hampshire & Vermont has appointed Mary Hamilton as CFO, overseeing the nonprofit's financial operations.

Manchester Aldermen Approve City, School District Audits Requested By Mayor Ruais

Manchester officials approve independent audits of city departments and the school district to review operations and oversight.

Ruais Launches Manchester Commission On Child Care To Address Access And Workforce Needs

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais announces a new commission to expand child care access and early childhood support in the Queen City.

16 Evacuated After Snow Blower Hits Gas Meter In Manchester

An apartment building in Manchester was evacuated due to a gas leak early Saturday, officials said.

Radio Free New Hampshire: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Davidow: Trump’s failure is not a failure of ambition, but rather a failure to build a new and viable system to replace what we have.

YDC Abuser Wants New Trial, Claims New Evidence Shows Victim Lied

Bradley Asbury is serving 20 to 40 years in prison after he was convicted last November on two felony counts of being an accomplice to rape.

House Republicans Propose Repeal Of $5 Million Housing Champions Program

Rep. Joe Alexander, R-Hooksett, who wrote the bill, said state policies have shifted toward encouraging development through deregulation.

Mikolo: The Sun Still Rises: Immigration, Civil Rights, And Dr. King's Unfinished Work

President of the Manchester Branch of the NAACP: Only in this country could someone arrive with little more than hope and determination.

Services For Former Manchester Mayor Bob Baines Later This Week

Baines was the 53rd mayor of the Queen City, defeating incumbent Mayor Raymond Wieczorek in November 1999. He lost reelection in 2006.

Comcast Opens New Xfinity Store in Bedford, NH

The new Xfinity Store features an interactive design and serves as a destination for visitors to explore the full suite of Xfinity products

Manchester Activates Emergency Operations Center For Extended 96-Hour Winter Weather Event

All city of Manchester offices will be closed on Monday while essential public safety and emergency services will continue to operate.

Removing Education Freedom Account Enrollment Cap Debated

SB 581 would remove the current 10,000-enrollment cap for the program and eliminate priority guidelines for student admissions.

Judge Dismisses YDC Fund Lawsuit Filed By Survivors

In a barely three-page ruling, Judge James Kennedy dismissed the survivor’s lawsuit with little explanation for the decision.

Queen City Rotary Club Holds Annual Comedy Bowl Fundraiser Jan. 31

The event will feature comedians Mark Riley, Kyle Crawford, and Will Noonan. Attendees are also invited to participate in a silent auction.

​Smith Named First Partner At Ward Law Group

Dana K. Smith has earned numerous distinctions, including five consecutive selections by Super Lawyers Magazine as a NH Rising Star.

Firefighters Battle Fatal New Year’s Blaze in Manchester

Fire in a four-story residential building has left one person dead, one in critical condition, and seven others taken to shelters.

'John, You're Not Supposed To Be Here:' Councilor Stephen On The Health Crisis That Nearly Claimed His Life

John Stephen does not remember much of what happened after he left the house on Anna Maria Island before having a near-fatal heart attack.

1 Killed, Child In Critical Condition After New Year's Day Fire In Manchester, New Hampshire

It happened on Union Street Thursday just over 30 minutes after New Year's Eve turned to New Year's Day.

Mitzvah Volunteers Serve Manchester Community

Volunteer drivers from the synagogue brought food to local police and fire stations on Christmas Day.

Radio Free New Hampshire: Through A Glass Darkly

Davidow: As 2025 limps to an end, it hardly seems possible that so much has transpired, and the catalyst for so much sadness was one man.

Johnson And Poore: Our Community Mourns The Killing Of Nickenley Turenne

Activists: Across the U.S., Black people are more likely to be pursued and subjected to force, yet police are rarely held accountable.

New Hampshire Doctor Charged With Sexual Assault Of Patient

Dr. David Vargas Lowy, a pediatric neurologist in Manchester, was arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a patient in his care.

Mikolo: Manchester NAACP Calls For Accountability, Transparency, And Ongoing Monitoring After Police Killing

Org president: On Nickenley Turenne shooting: Being suspected of a crime, being pursued by police, or being afraid is not a death sentence.

DSA Anti-Israel 'Boycott' Backfires Into Sellout Day For Manchester Bakery

Anti-Israel socialists, 0. Capitalism and warm-baked goodness, 1: The protest at Dishon Bakery in Manchester on Saturday was a total flop.

Manchester Passes Long-Awaited Zoning Overhaul Aimed At Housing Affordability

Mayor Jay Ruais said the new rules will make it easier to build homes in Manchester, a major need for many residents.

Tell Us: Where Are The Best Christmas Light Displays In Manchester?

New Hampshire Patch is looking for tips from readers on where to go to see the most spirited holiday light shows in your community.

Thompson and Johnson: New Hampshire Is Ranked No. 1 — But Black Mothers Still Aren't Safe

While NH is a national leader, according to the March of Dimes Report Card, black mothers and children lag behind their white counterparts.

Coming In Cold — Ski NH Kicks Off A Great Start To New Season With Ayotte, Goodlander

New Hampshire ski area operators said they are off to a great start for the 2025-26 season.

Radio Free New Hampshire: My Annual Chanukah Column

Davidow: Progressives claim they can be anti-Zionist and not anti-Semitic. It must make them feel better to have such a moral leash.

New Hampshire Nursing Assistant Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child At Hospital

Colbath made his first court appearance on Monday. Prosecutors alleged he touched the 8-year-old patient inappropriately.

Governor, Queen City Mayor Tour Granite United Way’s 211 NH​ Call Center In Manchester

The initiative is a statewide, free, and confidential info and referral service, fielding 70,000 inquiries from NH residents annually.

'Break The Zip Code Barrier:' Open Enrollment Hot Topic At AFP Ed Reform Event

AFP-NH Deputy Director: Manchester families feel like they have no chance of success because of the school that they are assigned to.

Executive Councilor John Stephen Hospitalized After Cardiac Event In Florida

Stephen, 63, experienced the apparent heart attack during a run, according to reports and a family statement.